Foot and Ankle Care

The orthopedic center at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington
Medical Center offers expert foot and ankle care. With diagnosis, treatment
plans, pain management and surgery,
our podiatrists
offer a full range of services to treat your foot and ankle disorders.

Common foot problems include:

Plantar fasciitis – when the thick band of tissue running across the
bottom of your foot (connecting your heel bone to your toes) becomes
inflamed and causes a stabbing pain. Plantar fasciitis is one of the
most common causes of heel pain

Diabetic foot ulcers – open sores or wounds on the foot that occur as a
result of diabetes symptoms

Gout – pain and tenderness at the joint at the base of the big toe

Arthritis

Pain of the foot, ankle and heel

Our podiatrists and orthopedic specialists offer a variety of treatment
options to care for foot and ankle disorders. Our team collaborates with
doctors in a range of specialties to provide the best outcomes for our
patients, including wound care, hyperbaric medicine, diabetes,
orthopedics, pain management, rehabilitation and more. These treatment
options can include:

Custom orthotics
– specially-made devices designed to support and comfort your feet.
They are crafted specifically to match the contours of your feet and
the way you move. They can be designed to control abnormal motion,
treat foot pain, provide additional cushioning and support, and improve
function

Surgery of the foot and ankle
– including
surgery on the Achilles tendon
(due to a tendon injury or rupture) and open reduction and internal
fixation surgery (used to repair fractures that would not heal
correctly with splinting or casting along).